James Van Riper, D.O.,FACOG

I am a dedicated Obstetrician-Gynecologist based in Wichita Falls, Texas. With a strong background in both Obstetrics and Gynecology, I bring a wealth of experience to my practice. Here are the key highlights of my career:

Clinical Expertise: Proficient in both obstetrics and gynecology, providing comprehensive care to women. Added qualification for practice designation in Minimally Invasive Gynecology Surgery by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). Full-time Robotic Gynecological Surgeon since 2012, utilizing advanced technology for precise minimally invasive gynecology procedures.

Academic Contribution: Currently serving as a Clinical Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Texas Tech Health Science Center, Permian Basin. Passionate about educating the next generation of medical professionals.

Additional Skills and Experience: Well-versed in obstetric hospitalist medicine, managing high-risk pregnancies and ensuring safe transfers.
Comfortable in managing complex gynecological surgeries and urogynecology cases. Eager to enhance my own surgical skills and others by serving as a resource for local physicians and participating in proctoring with the Da Vinci Robot System.

I am committed to improving women's health outcomes through compassionate care, innovation, and continuous learning. 🌟

Practice focused designation Minimally Invasive Gynecology Surgery from American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

• Private practice, Brownwood, Texas, 2001 - 2007
• Private practice, Odessa, Texas, 2007 - 2017
• Abilene Diagnostic Clinic, Abilene, Texas, 2017 - 2018
• Private Practice, Odessa, Texas, 2018 - 2022
• Laborist Physician OBHG, Covenant Children's Hospital, Texas, 2018 - 2023
• Site Director OBHG Laborist Program, Odessa Regional Medical Center, Texas, 2020 - 2022
• Part time Faculty, Texas Tech Health Science Center, Permian Basin, 2018 - Present
• Private Practice, Wichita Falls, Texas, 2022 - Present

2002-2005: Ob/Gyn Section Chief, Brownwood Regional Hospital
2006-2007: Chief of Surgery, Brownwood Regional Hospital
2005-2007: Clinical Instructor, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ft. Worth, Texas. Accepted medical students for 6-week rural ob/gyn rotations.
2007 July-August: Clinical Preceptorship with Urogynecologist Dr. Robert Lobel, M.D., Northeast Urogynecology, Albany, New York.

Prior proctor for Bard Urology and Boston Scientific.
2009 to 2012: Chief of Surgery, Odessa Regional Medical Center.

2013: Vice Chief of Staff, Odessa Regional Medical Center
2014-2016: Chief of Staff, Odessa Regional Medical Center
2017-2023: Credentials Committee, Odessa Regional Medical Center

2018-2021: Secretary of Staff, Odessa Regional Medical Center
2018-2021: Board of Directors Odessa Regional Medical Center

2020-2023: Chief Dept of Obstetrics, Odessa Regional Medical Center

2018 to Present: Clinical Associate Professor Ob/Gyn, Texas Tech Dept Ob/Gyn, Permian Basin

2024 to Present: Head of Robotic Surgery, United Regional Hospital, Wichita Falls, Texas

• Minimally Invasive Gynecology Surgery
• Robotic Gynecology Surgery
• Urogynecology
• Obstetric Hospitalist Medicine

• Chemistry Honor Society, Undergraduate
• Biology Honor Society, Undergraduate
• Mortar Board-Nation College Senior Honor Society, Undergraduate
• Intramural Champion of Sports, 1990-1991
• Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, 1991-1992
• Outstanding performance in Gross Anatomy, Medical School
• Graduated Magna cum Laude, Medical School
• Intern of the Year, Wichita Falls Family Practice Residency, Medical School

• Texas Medical Association
• American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• American Association of Gynecology Laparoscopy

• Chase, Currently Attending Medical school at Texas Tech Health Science Center, Lubbock, Texas
• Conner, Currently Attending Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas

• Church
• Exercising
• Movies
• Cooking
• Traveling
• Spending time with family
• Staying up to date with current events

• Date of Birth: 05/06/1970
• Marital Status: Married